FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 30 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Norwich City v Sheffield United fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Sheffield United at on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Canaries have recorded 14 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at was just last season, in September 2002, with Sheff. Utd. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Canaries in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 23 AugSheff. Utd.1 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 22 FebSheff. Utd.0 - 1Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 07 SepNorwich City2-3Sheff. Utd.LD1
2001/2002Sun 03 FebNorwich City2 - 1Sheff. Utd.LD1
2001/2002Sat 29 SepSheff. Utd.2 - 1Norwich CityLD1
2000/2001Tue 10 AprSheff. Utd.1 - 1Norwich CityLD1
2000/2001Sat 21 OctNorwich City4 - 2Sheff. Utd.LD1

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Canaries in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Blades have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Blades, and 6 goals against.

Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 28 games giving them a return of 53 points. Sheff. Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 49 points from 28 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City631212810
Sheff. Utd.632111611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Canaries. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Sheff. Utd. 8 games since last away draw.